Law Group Checks Mamata Banerjee's Lawyer License

May 14, 2026, 15:51
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The Bar Council of India is checking if Mamata Banerjee can work as a lawyer. She wore lawyer clothes in a court in Calcutta.

Main Body

Mamata Banerjee went to court. She wore a black robe. She said there was a lot of violence after the elections. She said the police did not help people. The Bar Council of India wants to know if she has a legal license. People in high government jobs usually cannot work as lawyers. The Council asked for her papers in 48 hours. Her party, the TMC, says she is a good leader. Some people on the internet like her clothes. Other people do not like it.

Conclusion

The Bar Council is waiting for the papers. They want to see if she followed the law.

Learning

πŸ•’ Time and Action

In the story, the writer uses Past Tense for things that already happened and Present Tense for things happening now. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

1. The "Already Done" (Past)

  • Went β†’\rightarrow Past of 'go'
  • Wore β†’\rightarrow Past of 'wear'
  • Said β†’\rightarrow Past of 'say'
  • Did not help β†’\rightarrow Negative past

2. The "Right Now" (Present)

  • Is checking β†’\rightarrow Happening exactly now
  • Wants β†’\rightarrow A current feeling/need
  • Are waiting β†’\rightarrow Current state

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: The 'S' Rule Notice: The Council wants. When talking about one person or one group (He, She, It, The Council), we add an -s to the action word in the present.

Vocabulary Learning

lawyer (n.)
a person who works in law and helps people with legal problems.
Example:The lawyer gave the client advice about the contract.
court (n.)
a place where legal cases are decided.
Example:The case will be heard in the court next week.
robe (n.)
a long, loose coat worn by a lawyer or judge.
Example:The judge wore a black robe during the trial.
violence (n.)
physical harm or fighting.
Example:The news reported increased violence in the city.
elections (n.)
a process where people choose leaders.
Example:The elections were held on Tuesday.
police (n.)
people who enforce the law.
Example:The police stopped the traffic.
help (v.)
to give assistance.
Example:She will help the children with their homework.
legal (adj.)
relating to the law.
Example:The document is a legal contract.
license (n.)
an official permission to do something.
Example:He needs a license to drive a truck.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country.
Example:The government announced new policies.
jobs (n.)
positions of work.
Example:There are many jobs available in the city.
party (n.)
a group of people with the same political views.
Example:She belongs to the local party.
leader (n.)
a person who guides others.
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd.
internet (n.)
a global network for information.
Example:She searched for recipes on the internet.
clothes (n.)
items worn on the body.
Example:He bought new clothes for the party.
papers (n.)
documents or written works.
Example:She submitted her papers to the council.
law (n.)
a rule that people must follow.
Example:The law requires everyone to wear seat belts.